The Odds

Carlisle may hold the advantage ahead of kick-off tonight, but William Hill are unswerving in their support of Leeds United.

The visitors are favourites over 90 minutes at 23-20, while a generous 9-5 is available about a Carlisle side who have won 17 times at Brunton Park this season.

The draw also has added value at 23-10, unquestionably a reflection of the fact that Leeds will not benefit from a stalemate in Cumbria.


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Yet Hills still expect Carlisle to qualify for the final and are offering 8-15 about John Ward's side booking their place at Wembley – whether it be through normal time, extra-time or on penalties tonight. United, meanwhile, are 11-8 to reach the national stadium.

The Whistler

Alan Wiley. The Football League have drafted in one of the country's most experienced officials for tonight's second leg. Wiley is a Select Group referee and he has already taken charge of 42 games this season – the most in the Premier League.

This is his first involvement with Leeds this season. Wiley's 133 bookings this season have come at a rate of around three a game and he has issued only three red cards – one every 14 matches.